Resident Services Coordinator (Temporary)

Summary:

The Resident Services Coordinator serves as a resource for residents in need: being creative, flexible, professional, maintaining objectivity, avoiding emotional dependence, maintaining confidentiality, recognizing and respecting individual differences. The person in this position assesses resident needs, identifies and links residents to appropriate services, and monitors the delivery of services.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan and implement resident services program utilizing property wide profile in AASC in assigned property/ies.
• Assess resident needs by updating intakes and assessments, identify and link residents to appropriate services, and monitor the delivery of services. These services may include setting up in-home assistance such as housekeeping, personal care, shopping and laundry, transportation, meals, and other support services.
• Create and sustain partnerships with community based social service providers, hospitals, health agencies, and other available resources to meet the needs of residents.
• Communicate with family members/representatives for emergencies, including visits to hospitals and at home.
• Provide and maintain current information on resources, services and benefit programs for the elderly and persons with disabilities.
• Provide orientation to new residents.
• Handle disputes/misunderstandings between residents, and act as a liaison between staff and residents when requested.
• Report cases of suspected abuse to Adult Protective Services.
• Report hospitalizations and nursing home admissions and discharges using incident reporting to Community Manager.
• In crisis situations, i.e., fires, earthquakes, floods, etc., work collaboratively with Community Managers, Maintenance, appropriate agencies, and family.
• Provide educational presentations for residents on aging issues, health and wellness, and information on resources.
• Motivate active participation of residents in programs, activities, and events in cooperation with other agencies.
• Maintain confidential resident files and required reporting in AASC in accordance with HUD guidelines.
• Represent PEP Housing at community events.
• Attend training and other meetings as required.
• May perform work outside normal business hours based on residents’ needs as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Resident Focus.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Critical Thinking Mindset.
• Organizational Ability.
• Team Focused.

Education, Skills and Experience:

• A Bachelor's degree in social work or gerontology, psychology, or counseling preferred.
• Certification by the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) preferred.
• Minimum of two years of experience in social service delivery with senior and non-elderly disabled residents.
• Working knowledge of supportive services and other resources for senior citizens and disabled.
• Able to set and maintain clear boundaries with residents.
• Ability to advocate, organize, problem-solve, and provide results for the residents served.
• Experience in dealing with residents, families, next of kin, representatives, social agencies, churches, synagogues, political figures, etc.
• Ability to identify and utilize community resources to assist in meeting the needs of residents.
• Must have compassion for the elderly and disabled.
• Requires responsible and organized approach to recordkeeping.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must supply own vehicle, have a valid CA driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position, totaling 24 hours a week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The position is on-site in Santa Rosa.